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CN Lab 2.2

The document is a lab report that describes creating different network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer. It summarizes the key aspects of star, bus, and mesh topologies. The star topology uses a central hub or switch to connect all devices. The bus topology uses a single backbone cable to connect all nodes. The mesh topology provides multiple redundant connections between nodes without a central device. The lab report includes outputs showing examples of each topology created in Cisco Packet Tracer.

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CN Lab 2.2

The document is a lab report that describes creating different network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer. It summarizes the key aspects of star, bus, and mesh topologies. The star topology uses a central hub or switch to connect all devices. The bus topology uses a single backbone cable to connect all nodes. The mesh topology provides multiple redundant connections between nodes without a central device. The lab report includes outputs showing examples of each topology created in Cisco Packet Tracer.

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WORKSHEET –2.

Name: Abdul Wajeed

Section/Group: 810B

UID: 20BCS9581

Subject: CN LAB

Date of Submission: 06.04.2022

Branch: BE CSE (4th Semester)

1. Aim/Overview of the practical:


Create different network topologies like Star, Bus, and Mesh Topology with the
help of a packet tracer and show the output.

2. Task to be done:
Creating different types of network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer.

3. Apparatus/Simulator used (For applied/experimental sciences/materials-


based labs):

Cisco Packet Tracer


4. Description:
Star topology:
 Star topology is an arrangement of the network in which every node is connected to the
central hub, switch, or a central computer.
 The central computer is known as a server, and the peripheral devices attached to the
server are known as clients.
 Coaxial cable or RJ-45 cables are used to connect the computers.
 Hubs or Switches are mainly used as connected devices in a physical star topology.
 Star topology is the most popular topology in network implementation.

Star Topology Output:


Bus Topology:
 The bus topology is designed in such a way that all the stations are connected through a
single cable known as a backbone cable.
 Each node is either connected to the backbone cable by drop cable or directly connected
to the backbone cable.
 When a node wants to send a message over the network, it puts a message over the
network. All the stations available in the network will receive the message whether it has
been addressed or not.
 The bus topology is mainly used in 802.3 (ethernet) and 802.4 standard networks.
 The configuration of a bus topology is quite simpler as compared to other topologies.
 The backbone cable is considered as a "single lane" through which the message is
broadcast to all the stations.

Bus Topology Output:


Mesh Topology:
 Mesh technology is an arrangement of the network in which computers are
interconnected with each other through various redundant connections.
 There are multiple paths from one computer to another computer.
 It does not contain the switch, hub, or any central computer which acts as a central point
of communication.
 The Internet is an example of mesh topology.
 Mesh topology is mainly used for WAN implementations where communication failures
are a critical concern.
 Mesh topology is mainly used for wireless networks.

Mesh Topology Output:


Learning outcomes (What I have learned):

1. Basics of types of Network topology.

2. Establishing a connection using Switches, cables, and end devices.

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